Shareholder Disputes

14 02, 2017

Bessemer Trust

Defended Bessemer Trust when it came under attack from a father who wanted gain access to substantial assets held in trust by Bessemer for the benefit of his children.   After failing to gain [...]

14 02, 2017

Private Equity Arbitration

Successfully arbitrated disputes between principals relating to the breakup of a significant private equity firm. After presenting client’s case along with partner Chris Reynolds in a one-week arbitration hearing, followed by significant post-hearing [...]

14 11, 2016

In re Carter Testamentary Trust

Successfully tried the case on behalf of the beneficiary of family testamentary trust against co-beneficiaries over the distribution of proceeds from a trust. After a bench trial, the client prevailed, entitling him to [...]

1 07, 2016

In re Paracelsus Healthcare Corporation Securities Litigation

Lead counsel for Dr. Manfred Krukemeyer, formerly Chairman and beneficial sole owner of Paracelsus Healthcare Corporation, in a series of shareholder class actions and derivative suits involving allegations of improper accounting and financial [...]

27 06, 2016

Willis Group, LLC and Seis-Strat Services, L.L.C. v. Antares Enterprises, L.P. et al.

Represented claimants Willis Group and Seis-Strat Services in a dispute arising out of Willis Group’s acquisition of a majority interest in Seis-Strat from Antares. Antares originally sued the clients in Texas state court, [...]

27 06, 2016

William A. Christian, et al. v. ICG Telecom Canada, Inc., et al.

Represented ICG Telecom Canada Inc., ICG Telecom Group, Inc., ICG Communications, Inc., and Zycom Network Services, Inc. in defense of a combined shareholder class action and a derivative suit involving allegations of improper [...]

27 06, 2016

The Interfinancial Corp. v. Simon Jacobson, in his Capacity as Executor of the Estate of Marcel Degraye, Deceased

Counsel for defense representing executor of an estate in a suit alleging breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and a request for an accounting by a company against its deceased founder. Plaintiff originally demanded [...]